FO: Evening Stockings for a Young Lady

by exercisebeforeknitting

Modifications: I ripped off Kristy’s modifications to make these regular socks instead of knee socks. I also only used rows 1-4 of the 5-row pattern. Kristy’s socks inspired me to cast on a pair. This pattern didn’t jump out at me when I leafed through the book; however, the prettyversionsofthis out there in blogland are quite compelling.

The pattern called for 20 chain stitches on the heel flap which struck me as a bit excessive. I usually use 16 and now I wish I’d followed the advice of the sage Ms. Bush. I probably won’t wear these socks with shoes that will rub against that lace at the heel. No matter, that still leaves plenty of shoe possibilities!

Way back in September, I cast on for this bolero by DROPS Design. It was a surprisingly fast knit, although the ribbing took as long as the rest of the garment. It has been nearly done for about six weeks. What remains? Some surgery.

Full report next week! For now, you’ll have to live with a meme. I’ve been tagged by Glenna and Jenna…

Fabby! I totally agree–I thought nothing of these in the book, but am really liking the finished versions that people have knit up. Not my first time doing that with a Nancy Buch pattern, either–I think she might need better stylists for her photoshoots!

beautiful! i have a hank of that yarn in my stash but i’m afraid to use it for socks. btw, i feel the same way about that book’s photography. i’ve discovered several of the socks in that book because they popped up on a blog and i was pleasantly surprised.